Green Action School Rankings 2026

Conducted by ARC Edtech in partnership with CREST Olympiads

The Green Action School Rankings celebrate schools that are moving beyond awareness to measurable, on-ground sustainability action. Curated by ARC, the rankings assess how schools integrate sustainability into learning, operations, and student-led initiatives — creating future-ready, responsible global citizens.

The Green Action School Rankings will be derived from your Global Sustainability Awards school application. No separate submission or additional form is required.

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The Green Action School Rankings are a structured, evidence-based assessment framework designed to evaluate and recognise schools for their sustainability initiatives, environmental leadership, and student engagement. The rankings focus on ACTION, IMPACT and CONTINUITY — not just intent.

• Encourages authentic sustainability practices in schools
• Provides a credible, transparent benchmarking system
• Celebrates student-driven and institution-led action
• Aligns school efforts with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

The rankings are evaluated across three key buckets:

How sustainability is embedded into teaching, learning, and student development.

Parameters:

Daily operations and infrastructure choices that reduce environmental footprint.

Parameters:

Energy Management

• Use of renewable energy (solar, wind)
• Energy efficiency measures (LEDs, sensors, audits)

Water Stewardship

• Rainwater harvesting, water recycling, low-flow fixtures
• Water audits and conservation campaigns

Waste Management

• Segregation at source, composting, recycling systems
• Reduction of single-use plastics
• E-waste management initiatives

Green Infrastructure & Biodiversity

• Green buildings, natural ventilation, eco-friendly materials
• School gardens, tree plantations, biodiversity zones

Sustainable Procurement

• Eco-friendly stationery, uniforms, cleaning products
• Local and ethical sourcing practices

Digital & Paper Reduction Practices

• Digital communication, paperless classrooms, mindful printing

Reducing Food Waste

• Ways to minimise food waste in the school

How the school extends sustainability beyond campus boundaries.

Parameters:

Community Awareness & Outreach

Workshops, rallies, campaigns involving parents and local communities on environment and social issues

Partnerships & Collaborations

Joint sustainability projects in partnership with other schools, NGOs, local government bodies, universities, startups

Service (Seva)

• Clean-up drives, plantation drives, waste collection, water conservation
• Projects addressing local social or environmental challenges
• Initiatives promoting gender equality, accessibility, inclusion

• Global recognition
• Credible sustainability benchmarking
• Visibility on ARC & CREST Olympiad platforms
• Strengthened school sustainability roadmap

Top-performing schools will be featured prominently on the ARC website and Global Sustainability Awards platforms.

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Green Action School Rankings is an initiative by ARC, conducted under the Global Sustainability Awards ecosystem, in partnership with CREST Olympiads for the 2026 edition.